The FBM KLCI edged slightly lower by the lunch break as investors took profits following recent strong gains.
At 12.30pm, the key index had slipped 2.72 points to 1,615.14, trading within a narrow range of 1,614.25 to 1,619.24.
The broader market was also in negative territory, with 542 decliners outnumbering 487 gainers, while 441 stocks remained unchanged.
